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The Phenomenon of Failing Up | Episode 86
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In this episode, Ron and Kristin dive into the concept of "failing up," where individuals fail repeatedly in their roles but still manage to get promoted. They begin by discussing Kamala Harris's political career, highlighting key moments where she broke rules but faced no real consequences. These include her late registration to vote at age 29, campaign finance violations during her 2003 District Attorney race, accepting donations from slumlords she was supposed to regulate, and mishandling a major drug lab scandal as Attorney General.
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